Southeast Asian Foreign Ministers gather in Manila, the Philippines, on January 29 to discuss several unresolved regional issues.
Category: Philippines
Philippines pushes for legally binding South China Sea COC
On January 22, the Philippines Foreign Ministry stated that it seeks to ratify the Code of Conduct (COC) with China on the South China Sea.
Philippines begins ASEAN chairmanship with official visit to Naypyidaw
On January 6, 2026, only five days after the Philippines officially took on the ASEAN chairmanship, Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro made an official visit to Naypyidaw, Myanmar’s capital city.
Japan and the Philippines strengthen military cooperation
Japan and the Philippines signed an Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement on January 15.
AirAsia Philippines expands into Vietnam as travel demand surges
On January 10, AirAsia Philippines announced the launch of direct flights from Manila to Hanoi and Da Nang starting 20 March, marking its entry into one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing tourism markets.
2026 ASEAN Chair Philippines pushes regional digital and trade deals
On January 6, as ASEAN chair, the Philippines is advancing an ambitious economic agenda centred on deeper regional integration and digital transformation.
Philippines Denies Bondi Beach Shooting Connection Amid Ongoing Investigation
The Philippines has rejected the claim that the Bondi Beach shooting suspects received gunman training in Davao, southern Philippines.